to be struck, and, when finished,
to be presented to you.

I have the honour to be, with every sentiment of esteem, Sir,
your most obedient and very humble servant,
John HANCOCK, President.

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_John Adams to General Washington._

To
General WASHINGTON. Philadelphia, April 2, 1776.

Sir: I congratulate you, as well as all the friends of mankind,
in the reduction of Boston, an event which appeared to me of so
great and decisive importance, that, the next morning after the
arrival of the news, I did myself the honour to move for the
thanks of Congress to Your Excellency, and that a medal of gold
should be struck in commemoration of it. Congress have been
pleased to appoint me, with two other gentlemen, to prepare a
device. I should be very happy to have Your Excellency's
sentiments concerning a proper one.

I have the honour to be, with great respect, Sir, your most
obedient and affectionate servant,
John ADAMS.

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_General Washington to John Adams._ (p. 006)

To
John ADAMS, Esq., New York, April 15, 1776.
In Congress.

Sir: I am impressed with the deepest gratitude for the high
honour intended me by Congress. Whatever devices may be
determined upon by the respectable committee they have chosen for
that purpose will be highly agreeable to me.

I have the honour to be, most respectfully, Sir, your most
obedient and affectionate humble servant,
Geo. WASHINGTON.

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_Colonel Humphreys to General Washington._

To
General WASHINGTON. Paris, May, 1785.

My dear General: Upon leaving America Mr. Morris invested me with
the power of procuring the several honourary presents which have
been voted by Congress to different officers in their service
during the late war. The Royal Academy of Inscriptions and
Belles-Lettres, to whom I addressed a letter on the subject, have
furnished me with the following device and inscriptions for the
gold medal which is to be executed for Your Excellency:

"On one side, the head of the general. L